Devotion:
Read Matthew 28:1-10.
It is the ultimate “good news” message of all the Gospel books: Jesus is alive! When God raised Jesus from the dead, God affirmed all that Jesus had done and taught. Just like the divine voice had affirmed at Jesus’ baptism, the resurrection was God loudly saying, “This is my Son!” Follow him. Listen to him. Learn to live his way.
Throughout this book, we hear of various people wondering if Jesus was who he said he was. Even John the Baptist, who recognized him early and baptized him, had to later ask if he was the One. Many of the religious leaders were convinced he was not, that he was leading the people astray and had to be silenced. To them, what he was teaching was not “good news.”
But when his disciples got to experience him as their resurrected Lord, they gave the rest of their life to sharing his good news. Still today, his followers are invited to share and live his good news, helping others experience his love and sacrifice by what they say and what they do.
Personal Worship Option:
Join us in worship today as we start exploring the question “What is the gospel (good news) according to you?”
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